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Overview

This topic provides practical and theoretical training in safe operations aboard a vessel. As well as receiving a certificate of completion in Elements of Shipboard Safety, students will receive a statement of completion in the following units: National code Name TDMMF1007B Provide Elementary First AidTDMMF1107B Survive at sea in the … For more content click the Read More button below. Topic content: Elements of fire prevention on board the vesselTheory of combustion and methods of extinguishing firePractical training in the use of portable fire fighting appliancesPractical training in launching, boarding and survival in an inflatable life raft, including man overboard proceduresElements of accident prevention as they apply to the shipboard work place, particularly as they apply to falls, working in close proximity to machinery and moving objects, confined spaces, personal protective equipment and hygieneSenior First Aid - St John's

Aims

This topic aims to ensure that students understand basic safety requirements when on board a vessel.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of fire prevention on board the vessel, including the theory of combustion and methods of extinguishing fire
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of portable fire fighting appliances
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of launching, boarding and survival in an inflatable life raft, including man overboard procedures
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Demonstrate elements of accident prevention

Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

Additional information

Other topic information

It is an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) safety requirement that students have a valid Elements of shipboard Safety (ESS) Certificate prior to going to sea.